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Steak salad with chimichurri sauce, guacamole, and tostones. by foodology geek

Chimichurri Steak Meal Prep Bowls

Recipe ByLaura Reigel
Servings :8
Prep Time 2 hours
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 10 minutes

EQUIPMENT

INGREDIENTS

Protein

  • 2 to 3 lbs flat iron steak

Steak Marinade

Chimichurri Sauce

Tostones

Bowl Fixin's

  • lettuce
  • spinach
  • radishes
  • fresh cilantro

Columbian Guacamole

  • 4 avocados
  • ½ Vidalia onion finely diced
  • 2 serrano peppers finely diced
  • ¼ cup fresh cilantro
  • 1 lime juiced (more if desired)
  • 1 tsp kosher salt (affiliate link)

INSTRUCTIONS

Grilled Steak

  • Make the marinade in a shallow dish or in a zip top bag. Add the steak and allow to marinate for a few hours up to overnight.
  • Heat the grill to high heat. On my gas grill I heat it up to about 500℉. Grill the steak on a very hot grill, 2 to 4 minutes on each side. Use a probe thermometer to ensure desired doneness.
  • Remove the steak to a platter. Cover and seal with foil. Rest for 10 minutes before slicing. 

Chimichurri Sauce

  • Add all ingredients to a the bowl of a food processor or high speed blender.
  • Pulse until ingredients are finely minced. 

Columbian Guacamole

  • Add all ingredients to a medium bowl and mix with a fork until still chunky, but blended together. 

Tostones

  • Peel the green plantains, and then cut each one into 2 inch pieces. 
  • Heat about ½ cup of coconut oil in a cast iron or other heavy bottomed skillet. 
  • Working in batches. When hot, set pieces of plantain in skillet flat side down. You don't want to overcrowd the plantains. Fry 5 to 6 pieces at a time.
  • Fry on each side until golden brown. (I use chopsticks to turn mine)
  • Once brown, remove the plantains from the oil and place on a plate.
  • Use a second plate to press the fried pieces flat. 
  • Quickly dip the smashed tostones in water and the return to oil. 
  • Fry on each side for a few minutes. 
  • Remove and place on a paper towel. Sprinkle with kosher salt. 

Build Your Meal Prep Bowl

  • Add a few handfuls of greens to a large bowl.
  • Top with steak, Columbian guacamole, chimichurri and tostones.
  • Add sliced radishes and fresh cilantro.

RECIPE TIPS

Vegan Adaption: Use roasted cauliflower instead of the steak. I used purple cauliflower and it was gorgeous. 
You can cut cauliflower into steaks or just break it up into large pieces, toss with salt and coconut oil. Roast for about 20 minutes @ 400℉. Sprinkle with chopped parsley and serve with chimichurri sauce. 
Substitution For Tostones: Use prepared plantain chips. Roasted sweet potatoes would also be delicious in place of tostones. 

NUTRITION

Calories: 385kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 27g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 68mg | Sodium: 581mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 9g | Calcium: 49mg | Iron: 2.8mg